CU EMBA

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Rich Wobbekind on receiving Boulder Chamber's Franny Reich Lifetime Achievement Award last week!

The award is the chamber's highest distinction. It is presented to an individual whose long-term contributions have profoundly shaped Boulder’s commercial landscape through visionary leadership, dedicated community service, and meaningful philanthropy.

"It is an honor to receive this award from the Boulder Chamber for a relationship that has now spanned over 35 years," Rich said. "It is symbolic of a broader commitment to the Boulder and greater Colorado community.

"While it is an individual award, I would like to emphasize that this never would have happened without the commitment of the Leeds School of Business and the Business Research Division. I am extremely grateful to all the individuals who have supported these efforts."
University of Colorado Executive MBA

01/03/2024

CU EMBA alumni spotlight: Eric Rutherford, from the Class of 2004 just summited Mount Kilimanjaro with his daughter. Eric is the President of WK Real Estate in Boulder, CO. Here's to the start of a great 2024!!

10/25/2023

Hello esteemed EMBA Alumni!
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming EMBA seminars on Friday, November 10 (Philosophy of Work) and Saturday, November 11 (Cybersecurity) here at the CU Denver Business School, 1475 Lawrence St, Denver, 80202, in Room 3700. Please RSVP through the survey links for our headcount. You have the opportunity to attend full or half days. Lunch is available on both days and we are hosting a social hour at Vibe Coffee and Wine proceeding the seminar on Friday night.

Cultivating a Philosophy of Work: Click here to RSVP for Philosophy of Work by November 6th
Check out this 2-minute video!
Friday, November 10, 2023 (8:30 AM—4:30 PM MST) - Lunch, social hour to follow.
Faculty: David Hildebrand, Ph.D., Philosophy
In a post-COVID world, what obligations do employees have to the organizations where they work? How can managers best motivate their employees, and create meaning and purpose in the work they do? Given the commercial application of AI and ChatGPT, what does it mean to produce knowledge that is unique? In this seminar, we will consider these questions under the broad idea of a “philosophy of work” – a personal roadmap to lead organizations and people in today’s modern economy.

The Strategic Value of Cybersecurity: Click here to RSVP for Cybersecurity by November 6th
Saturday, November 11, 2022 (8:30 AM—4:30 PM MST) – Lunch
Faculty: Ersin Dincelli, Ph.D., Informatics
Guest Presenters:
Erin Owens, Senior Principle Cybersecurity Architect at Transamerica and Executive Director at Cyber Defense Center
Michael Mercer, Chief Security Officer of FBI Denver Field Office (Retired) and Program Manager Cybersecurity State of Colorado
Do you understand how you and your organization are vulnerable to hackers? Does your company have a strategy to address cyber-threats? What are the competitive consequences of being hacked? Drawing on expertise from the F.B.I. and forensic consultants who work with companies to repair reputational damage and recover knowledge, following a data-breach, this seminar will alert you to the increasing danger of digital frailty. It will also present options as to how you can avoid damages that can stretch into the billions of dollars.

08/29/2023

Hi, CU Denver EMBA alumni -

I am a 2019 alum of the CU Denver EMBA and chair the Social Impact Committee within our Alumni Advisory Council (AAC). Be on the watch for an upcoming announcement about the formation of the AAC on our CU Denver EMBA LinkedIn Group; the council includes 12 alumni spanning from 2007-2022, with the purpose of keeping alumni connected with the program, providing feedback, providing programming and workshops, and connecting the CU Denver EMBA to the greater Denver community.
I am excited to share an opportunity to get involved in our first social impact project through CU EMBA’s partnership with Denver Urban Garden (DUG). The CU Denver EMBA program has adopted a garden at Greenlee Elementary School. We will have a ribbon cutting in the spring and future events at this garden - more to come on that.
In the meantime, I’d like to personally invite you to our first day of service in partnership with DUG. Details for this day of service are:
Location: Maxwell Elementary, 14390 Bolling Dr, Denver, CO 80239
Date: Wednesday, September 13th
Time: 9a-12p, lunch provided following gardening
To RSVP, visit dug.volunteerhub.com and use the join code “cu”. Spouses, partners, or friends (perhaps you know someone interested in an EMBA degree?) are welcome to come! Space is limited to one guest; guests will need to register separately. I have added additional instructions and what to expect below.
Please know that we will have future alumni opportunities to participate with DUG and the AAC, including acting as a mentor to current EMBA students doing business consulting projects with DUG.
Please let me know what questions you have. Looking forward to a good alumni turnout on the 13th!
Best,
Rebecca Engel, class of 2019

10/04/2022

Greetings, CU Executive MBA Alumni!

We are just few days away from the inaugural CU Denver EMBA Seminar on Blockchain Technology!

Please submit your reservation today! - https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/cu_denver_emba_seminar_blockchain

Come for the full-day or a partial day. Buffet lunch onsite and networking social hour at a nearby venue included.

When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 (8:30 AM-4:30 PM MST)

“Blockchain: Building Blocks” – Morning Session (8:30AM – 12PM, includes lunch 12-1PM)
“Blockchain: Tokens & NFTs” – Afternoon Session (1 – 4:30PM, includes reception, 5-7PM)
Where: CU Denver Business School, 1475 Lawrence St., Room 3700, Denver 80202

Presenter: Dr. Benjamin Cole, Fordham University, New York (Dr. Cole’s website)

Sponsored by: LRE Water (CEO, ‘07 EMBA)

Suggested donation of $125. Funds will support tuition for students who contribute to a more diverse EMBA cohort. Donations are not required for attendance.

Where: Room 3700 (third floor), CU Denver Business School, 1475 Lawrence St., Denver, 80202. Daily parking is available for a fee at one of several Auraria campus lots and garages or nearby meters.

07/14/2022

That day you ran into Joe Hogan at Tamayo ……. Thinking, “How many EMBA student and alumni drinks were consumed here”. Luke Wyckoff

03/21/2022

Today is your last opportunity to share your forward-looking thoughts about your industry and the economy. Please take a few moments to complete the survey now. Survey participants will receive a direct email with the full report.

We appreciate your help!

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12/02/2020

The 56th-annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook will be held virtually on December 7, 2020. The publication provides professionals across nearly every industry in the state with a forecast of Colorado’s economy by sector.

Each December, the Center presents its forecast for the following year during its annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum.

This economic forecast was developed in partnership with 125 private and public leaders across Colorado.

This year also includes additional sessions hosted from Tuesday - Friday.

Event details are available below.

The annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook provides professionals across nearly every industry in the state with a forecast of Colorado’s economy by sector. Each December, the Center presents its forecast for the following year during its annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum.

11/01/2020

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10/29/2020

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